I didn't mean that horses work as in labor; I meant they work as in the situation of a Horse Ranch will work perfectly into our story needs. The "No," part was an answer to your suggestion to turning the ranch into a small farm.
So, "No, horses work" meant: No, there's no need to turn your horse ranch into a small farm; having your family have horses works nicely for our story.
Just thought I'd clear that up.
I'll wait for Q's post before posting for Sean.